The load I am most enamored with in the carbine pushes a 130gn cast flatnose at 1400-1450. It should work well on deer <100 yds.
I carry HC sometimes for defense against bears. But I killed a deer with four 200gr 10mm HC bullets in about 2 seconds all through both lungs at about 1,200 fps impact velocity, and I was unimpressed with the results. It might have worked better if I had hit some bone . However, I always take the double-lung shot when it's offered.
My experience is anecdotal. So, I'm interested in your thoughts and experience. Have you had good success on deer with HC bullets?
